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Connecting Rod, Engine
Connecting Rod Bearing Axial clearance
New
0.05 0.35 mm
Wear limit
0.40 mm
Check radial clearance with Plastigage:
New
0.01 0.06mm
Wear limit
0.12 mm
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Do not rotate
crankshaft when checking radial clearance
Connecting rod bolt
Assembly
Tighten
30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) plus additional 90° (1/4 turn)
To measure radial clearance
Tighten
30 Nm (22 ft lb) but NOT additional 90°